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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8157.9 sq m
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Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Private Lakefront Log Cabin
Cornerstone Cabin is an extraordinary cabin. We used three 100 year old square log cabins to build it. The old cabins were tagged, disassembled, moved to the lake, and reassembled into one house under current building codes, with all the modern comforts of home. The lake house sits on 11 secluded, forested acres with no other houses in sight. It has magnificent craftmanship, and all the wood was either from old dwellings or custom-milled for the house.
Cornerstone Cabin has a tin roof, making the rain's pitter-patter so soothing. Another unique feature is that it has a full 2nd story. Most cabins constructed with old square logs are 1.5 stories with a loft or knee walls upstairs. Cornerstone has lots of windows & 7 ceiling fans throughout the house so you can throw open the windows & enjoy the fresh air & wildlife sounds. For your sleeping comfort, there are hand-made wooden shutters throughout the house to darken the rooms.
Cornerstone's upstairs has 3 spacious sleeping quarters; the sleeping quarters are sequential, i.e. they open one to the other, no hallway. The first is a loft with queen bed and cathedral ceiling with exposed rafters. The middle bedroom has 2 twin beds; the upstairs bath is accessed through the middle bedroom, and it has a full tub with shower. The third bedroom has queen bed and cathedral ceiling. All three offer beautiful windows facing the lake.
Starting from the ground up, there is stacked-stone foundation, chimney, & fireplace; then 3' X 9' floor joists for the 1st floor (exceeds any building codes, so the house is solid as a rock). The downstairs has custom-milled beams & includes bedroom (king), bathroom with shower, stack washer/dryer, fully-equipped kitchen, indoor seating for 10 with dining room table (6) & game table(4), hi-speed internet, & family room with satellite color TV, oversized fireplace, & sturdy antique staircase built in 1820. Opening from both family room and downstairs bedroom is a 10' x 20' aromatic cedar screened porch with ceiling fans and dining table for 6. This is our favorite spot for morning coffee, evening cocktails, and dining.
Cornerstone Cabin is in a forested, slow-moving world of quiet solitude, wildlife, & no other houses, and yet, incredibly, you are only 10-to-15 minutes away from 3 grocery chains, good restaurants, & fun entertainment. The road and driveway leading to the cabin are gravel and probably not suitable for a very low-riding vehicle, like a Corvette, but otherwise should be easy enough.
A few restaurants: 15 minutes to 2 established, locally owned & operated steak houses, Clarksville Station Steak House & Old Country Club Steak House; Italian: 15 minutes to Vesuvios Italian near Walmart or Vesuvios ll Food & Sports Bar downtown; need it quickly: 5 minutes to Mayo Marina (Country) Grill & Store for breakfast, burgers; great, hot or cold subs: 15 minutes to American Hero for philly cheese steak or gyro.
Some entertainment: Out your front door down a gentle slope to swim, sun, watch the sunset, & fish for bass & crappie off your dock in clean, clear, pristine Mayo Lake; bring your fishing/ski boat & moor it safely to our PBD (pontoon boat dock); ski, wakeboard, & tube in one of the most uncrowded lakes you've ever been to; or, rent a canoe or kayak from Mayo Park; 5 minutes to Mayo Park (walking trails; bands, movies, & plays at the Amphitheatre; free boat launch; playground); 15 minutes to Palace Pointe (all under one roof) Family Entertainment (20 bowling lanes, 7 billiards tables, video arcade, rollerskating, 8 movie theatres, & food diner); 30 minutes to South Boston Motor Speedway or to Virginia International Raceway (VIR = Lemans-type pro & amateur sports car & motorcycle road race course). For driving times to many other awesome activities, please see the 'Other Activities' Section under the 'Features & Amenties' Heading below.
Please feel free to contact us about any rental question or particular activities you're interested in. We'll do our best. 'We aim to please'!!
Sincerely,
Arch & Kathy
Keywords: Secluded, 4BR, Lakefront, Log Cabin Home, 1st floor master, wireless hi-speed internet, pet friendly, large panoramic lake view, excellent fishing, Mayo Lake, NC, Person County, NC, Roxboro, NC, lodging for (40 minutes) Duke University Hospital, lodging for (30 minutes) VIR, lodging for (35 minutes) Durham, NC.
Cornerstone Cabin has a tin roof, making the rain's pitter-patter so soothing. Another unique feature is that it has a full 2nd story. Most cabins constructed with old square logs are 1.5 stories with a loft or knee walls upstairs. Cornerstone has lots of windows & 7 ceiling fans throughout the house so you can throw open the windows & enjoy the fresh air & wildlife sounds. For your sleeping comfort, there are hand-made wooden shutters throughout the house to darken the rooms.
Cornerstone's upstairs has 3 spacious sleeping quarters; the sleeping quarters are sequential, i.e. they open one to the other, no hallway. The first is a loft with queen bed and cathedral ceiling with exposed rafters. The middle bedroom has 2 twin beds; the upstairs bath is accessed through the middle bedroom, and it has a full tub with shower. The third bedroom has queen bed and cathedral ceiling. All three offer beautiful windows facing the lake.
Starting from the ground up, there is stacked-stone foundation, chimney, & fireplace; then 3' X 9' floor joists for the 1st floor (exceeds any building codes, so the house is solid as a rock). The downstairs has custom-milled beams & includes bedroom (king), bathroom with shower, stack washer/dryer, fully-equipped kitchen, indoor seating for 10 with dining room table (6) & game table(4), hi-speed internet, & family room with satellite color TV, oversized fireplace, & sturdy antique staircase built in 1820. Opening from both family room and downstairs bedroom is a 10' x 20' aromatic cedar screened porch with ceiling fans and dining table for 6. This is our favorite spot for morning coffee, evening cocktails, and dining.
Cornerstone Cabin is in a forested, slow-moving world of quiet solitude, wildlife, & no other houses, and yet, incredibly, you are only 10-to-15 minutes away from 3 grocery chains, good restaurants, & fun entertainment. The road and driveway leading to the cabin are gravel and probably not suitable for a very low-riding vehicle, like a Corvette, but otherwise should be easy enough.
A few restaurants: 15 minutes to 2 established, locally owned & operated steak houses, Clarksville Station Steak House & Old Country Club Steak House; Italian: 15 minutes to Vesuvios Italian near Walmart or Vesuvios ll Food & Sports Bar downtown; need it quickly: 5 minutes to Mayo Marina (Country) Grill & Store for breakfast, burgers; great, hot or cold subs: 15 minutes to American Hero for philly cheese steak or gyro.
Some entertainment: Out your front door down a gentle slope to swim, sun, watch the sunset, & fish for bass & crappie off your dock in clean, clear, pristine Mayo Lake; bring your fishing/ski boat & moor it safely to our PBD (pontoon boat dock); ski, wakeboard, & tube in one of the most uncrowded lakes you've ever been to; or, rent a canoe or kayak from Mayo Park; 5 minutes to Mayo Park (walking trails; bands, movies, & plays at the Amphitheatre; free boat launch; playground); 15 minutes to Palace Pointe (all under one roof) Family Entertainment (20 bowling lanes, 7 billiards tables, video arcade, rollerskating, 8 movie theatres, & food diner); 30 minutes to South Boston Motor Speedway or to Virginia International Raceway (VIR = Lemans-type pro & amateur sports car & motorcycle road race course). For driving times to many other awesome activities, please see the 'Other Activities' Section under the 'Features & Amenties' Heading below.
Please feel free to contact us about any rental question or particular activities you're interested in. We'll do our best. 'We aim to please'!!
Sincerely,
Arch & Kathy
Keywords: Secluded, 4BR, Lakefront, Log Cabin Home, 1st floor master, wireless hi-speed internet, pet friendly, large panoramic lake view, excellent fishing, Mayo Lake, NC, Person County, NC, Roxboro, NC, lodging for (40 minutes) Duke University Hospital, lodging for (30 minutes) VIR, lodging for (35 minutes) Durham, NC.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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About the area
Roxboro
Located in Roxboro, this holiday home is on a lake. Riverdale Plaza and Downtown South Boston Farmers Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mayo Lake and Longhurst Park. Vaughan St. Park and Halifax County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.

Roxboro, NC
What's nearby
- Mayo Lake - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Hyco Lake - 26 min drive - 34.6 km
- John H. Kerr Reservoir - 27 min drive - 34.5 km
- Virginia International Raceway - 44 min drive - 56.9 km
- Kerr Lake Country Club - 56 min drive - 77.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Justin's House - 14 min drive
- Lees - 7 min drive
- Smith Wade Concessions - 11 min drive
- The Inspiration Lounge - 15 min drive
- Country Boys Produce and Mini Mart - 14 min drive
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Reviews
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10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
31 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessi K.
15 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Jessi K.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
T P.
30 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
T P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Bart H.
21 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Awesome Cabin!
Bart H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Denise D.
7 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property on the lake
Denise D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Denise D.
2 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful wooded retreat
Denise D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dante D.
26 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Adventure
Dante D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
helen p.
9 June 2017
The perfect spot for fishing & relaxation
helen p.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert K.
4 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A slice of heaven on earth
Robert K.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Will T.
17 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible lake house and location
Will T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Krista B.
17 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and tranquility
Krista B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tanya B.
26 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Tanya B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gail T.
8 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique cabin and nice lake lot!
Gail T.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Evelyn T.
13 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place on the lake
Evelyn T.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Denise D.
23 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful setting and wonderful hosts
Denise D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charissa C.
13 May 2019
Wonderful!
Charissa C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David V.
24 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded, beautiful
David V.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Laura V.
28 November 2016
A Wonderful Place to Celebrate Thanksgiving
Laura V.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robin B.
31 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and cozy
Robin B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mara D.
30 May 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin experience.
Mara D.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
christy l.
14 May 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th birthday celebration
christy l.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jamie H.
26 May 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a family escape!
Jamie H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carla K.
29 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Property
Carla K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
eugene v.
29 August 2016
Property was beautiful. Rustic and heavily wooded.
eugene v.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Teresa W.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Never disappoints!
Teresa W.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
About the host
Hosted by Arch and Kathy Bradsher
Kathy & I are small business owners. We have worked together since our 1st child was born in 1986. I'm a 'think outside the box', special projects kinda person, & Kathy is a gifted manager. She is easy to talk to & enthusiastic. We would be nowhere without her. We struggled with this cabin's construction, our dream lake home. Piecing 3 old log cabins into one new house was so much more expensive than we'd ever imagined. Truly, we were sick towards its completion because we thought as soon as it was finished, we would have to sell it. A friend suggested we try to rent the cabin before making the selling decision. We were doubtful, but gave it a try. An aunt happen to tell us about vrbo, & it rented incredibly well. We knew then that this peaceful 'walk in the past' cabin was meant to be shared with others & here we are today. Please come unwind & recharge.
Why they chose this property
There's no other fresh water lake like Mayo Lake within the 3 states of lakes we've visited. Regulations say the shoreline must stay in its original, natural state. You can moor a boat to the shore, but no floating or permanent docks are allowed. This keeps development down because so many people desire a permanent dock. Mayo Lake's water is so clean, so clear. On a calm day, the emerald green water allows you to see 4' below the surface. Have you ever been to a very clean lake, but the water was still dark? I'm sure you have. Mayo Lake is not like that, unless it's an unusually busy, windy day.
What makes this property unique
Being busy people, when we pass by the last house on the right on Gabriel Jones Road & enter the 'tunnel created by trees', our unique benefit is we begin to relax & enjoy the quiet, un-busy forest. We've worked hard at our jobs, & it's now time to have some family fun. We wake up the next morning, see the beautiful old square logs & old timey chinking around us, & lay there trying to grasp 'could this be our place'. If possible, we open the windows, turn on the ceiling fans, & enjoy the fresh air & any forest activity. The kids get the boat ready. For our family wakeboarding, tubing, & skiing has become a way for our family to take our 'world switch' to the next level. We board, tube, ski, lounge, snack, & cheer each other on as we play. We watch Kathy ride behind the boat on her slalom ski & try to guess what song she's singing out loud like a little girl. We just have family fun. 'Eid dont git no bet-tah din dis'! Come on!!
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